Mongiove
cove · Patti · Sicily
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Mongiove is a cove on the coast of Sicily.
The nearest town is Patti.
Also known as Grotte di Mongiove.
The bay opens towards the north (8°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) and west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from north-west to east (304°–84°).
- sheltered
- partly
- exposed
Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.
Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.
Seabed, depth and room
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (382 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Torre: 13 min on foot
- Villa Romana di Patti: 24 min by road
- Patti Cathedral: 26 min by road
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north wind: Marina di Capo d'Orlando, 12.3 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Marina di Capo d'Orlando, 12.3 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Marina di Capo d'Orlando, 12.3 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Villaggio Siena, 4.5 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Baia di Tindari, 3.6 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Baia di Tindari, 3.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Valle Tindari cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Baia di Tindari anchorage · 3.6 NM by sea
- Villaggio Siena cove · 4.5 NM by sea
- Ridente cove · 4.5 NM by sea
- Marina di Portorosa marina · 4.8 NM by sea
- Salicà cove · 5.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Sicily by wind
More places – Patti
- Baia di Tindari anchorage
- Ridente cove
- Valle Tindari cove
Questions
Is Mongiove sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina di Capo d'Orlando, 12.3 NM by sea.
Is Mongiove sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Villaggio Siena, 4.5 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Mongiove?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Mongiove?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Mongiove?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.